In the military annals, the mythical unicorn is a Black father-son Generals and it has only happened once in U.S. history. The first Black Army General Benjamin O. Davis Sr. (Brigadier General 1940) and his son the first Black Air Force General (1998) are unicorns. General Davis Jr., made his father proud by attending West Point in 1932 and graduating in the top 12% in 1936. That made him the fourth Black cadet to graduate from West Point and the first in the 20th century.
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Chief Gunner’s Mate Nick Green, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, teaches handling and firing techniques for the M9 pistol during weapons familiarization training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2024. Harpers Ferry is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Sasnett, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, nicknamed the Rhino.
Jacksonville Beach is honoring Margaret Ann McQueen, the first Black Jacksonville Beach City Council member, by naming a street after her! Margaret leaves behind a legacy of community service and leadership in her community! What a special way to honor this Black leader!
Many factors contribute to voter participation, but the data shows that a 2013 Supreme Court decision has played a major role in exacerbating the racial turnout gap.
Symaria ended up donating six organs and has saved five lives including her father’s, according to the hospital. Another recipient was a young girl.
“At Arc Culinary’s exceptional Chef Experiences, guests can savor some of South Florida’s best food prepared by talented chefs in an incredible setting while making a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities,” said Julie Price, Arc Broward CEO . “You won’t find another dining experience quite like it – one that feeds the soul and transforms lives while you dine.”
Broward Health and Miami Jewish Health plan to launch the Broward PACE Program, a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). A ribbon cutting was held for the new, 16,000-square-foot center in Fort Lauderdale on March 14. Broward Health and Miami Jewish Health leadership, community leaders and governmental officials attended the event.
The legal team representing former President Donald Trump has filed an appeal regarding a gag order and venue change just one week before his hush money trial is scheduled to commence. This move signals a strategic maneuver aimed at potentially influencing the proceedings and ensuring a more favorable environment for Trump’s defense.
to 8th grade student, Triniti Maxwell, for winning the Broward County Literary Fair award! She created and submitted an original scene writing script entitled “Year 3000”. What an amazing accomplishment!